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Heritage Festivals
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AUG
28
2010
Zoo-per Duper Summer Splash Bash
The Hippo waterslide is the highlight of this festival. The largest waterslide west of the Mississippi River is coming to Yuma!
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SEP
25
2010
Bring on the Yuma Talent...........
Calling all talent....Are you Yuma's Next Talent??????????
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SEP
25
2010
American Idol stars in Concert celebrate Motown
American Idol stars in Concert celebrate Motown at the Historic Yuma Theatre at 7pm. Four former American Idol finalists will perform Motown favorites.
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OCT
9
2010
Murder Mystery, Dinner Theater at the Yuma Territorial Prison
In conjunction with United Way of Yuma County, we are hiring a San Diego based murder mystery production company to write a story based loosely on the inmates, wardens and characters that played a role in the prison's history.
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NOV
12
2010
Unveiling of Prison
State of the Art Media Room Unveiled
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NOV
13
2010
Unveiling of Prison
State of the Art Media Room Unveiled
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Our Project Goals

Transforming Yuma's Riverfront  |  Celebrating Yuma's Rich History  |  Helping Revitalize Historic Downtown

The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area will conserve, enhance, and interpret the natural and cultural resources of the community through collaboration and partnerships.

  • Identify and conserve Yuma's cultural, historical, and geologic resources, recognizing that resource conservation is part of community revitalization.

  • Assist partners to develop a diversity of interpretative opportunities, venues, and heritage sites while distinguishing between different levels of the heritage experience.

  • Interpret Yuma's heritage resources to emphasize their continuing role in a living, evolving community.

  • Support and build upon existing interpretative efforts, creating dynamic partnerships with federal, state, and local entities.

  • Attract visitors, investment, and economic opportunity to Yuma to improve the quality of life for its residents.

  • Create a gateway to Yuma to welcome and orient visitors and to provide an overview of the areas's significance.

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